Note: Remember that many yarns are seasonal and could be discontinued. If the specific yarn called for is not available, purchase a substitution yarn that comes closest to the specified gauge in your pattern. And be sure to make that all-important swatch to see whether the yarn works for your particular pattern.

Knit Bit: Want a quick trick for making a center pull ball? Try using a medicine bottle. Place the end of the yarn inside the bottle, clip on the lid and then wind the rest of the yarn around the bottle. Remove the cap, slide off the ball from the bottle and voila! A ball of yarn that you can pull from the center!